Radon Testing of Rental Units Required as of July 2023
Montgomery County will require radon testing in rental housing, and the results must be disclosed to tenants beginning July 1, 2023. If a high level of radon is detected, landlords… Read More
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Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub Opens in Germantown
A new hub brings community nonprofits under one roof in Germantown to serve residents in northern Montgomery County. The Sheppard Pratt Community Wellness Hub opened at 12850 Middlebrook Road on… Read More
Casos de Influenza y Virus Respiratorio Sincitial en Aumento
Si bien el condado de Montgomery permanece en el nivel bajo de nivel comunitario para COVID-19, los incidentes de virus respiratorios están aumentando. Los casos y hospitalizaciones por influenza y… Read More
Governor Hogan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Larry Hogan reported on Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Hogan is up to date on his vaccinations and his symptoms are minimal according to a tweet from… Read More
Flu, RSV on the Rise in Montgomery County
While Montgomery County remains in the low level of community level status for COVID-19, incidents of respiratory viruses are on the rise here. Cases and hospitalizations due to influenza and… Read More
Elrich Warns of Potential ‘Tri-Demic’
In his weekly update, County Executive Marc Elrich said that a potential “tri-demic” may occur sometime this winter. A tri-demic, as dubbed by health experts, is the result of a… Read More
Funcionarios de Salud Advierten Sobre Aumento en Casos de RSV
Funcionarios de salud advierten sobre un aumento a nivel nacional en los casos de virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV, por sus siglas en inglés). RSV es un virus respiratorio común que… Read More
Elrich Nominates New County Health Officer
Dr. Kisha Davis has been nominated to be the next Montgomery County Health Officer. County Executive Marc Elrich announced the nomination Wednesday. Davis, a county native and Quince Orchard High… Read More
Health Officials Warn of Rise in RSV Cases
Health officials warn of an early surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases nationwide. RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can lead to health… Read More
County to Participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Montgomery County is encouraging residents to drop off unused or expired prescription drugs at designated locations this Saturday, as the county participates in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. National Prescription… Read More
Friedson Encourages Community to Attend Fetal and Infant Mortality Event
The Virtual Fetal and Infant Mortality Event called, “Why Everyone Should be Concerned About Fetal and Infant Mortality,”will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Councilmember Andrew Freidson… Read More
Rescued Food Turns into Appealing Food and Drinks in Bethesda
Chefs from throughout the region were given apples, cans of jellied and whole cranberry sauce, bags of Raman noodles and lots of greens and vegetables. They then had 20 minutes… Read More